Admissions Processor Salary in the United States

How much does an Admissions Processor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admissions Processor in the United States is $39,431 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Admissions Processor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,165
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,090 to $41,909
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,137
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Admissions Processor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $41,909 $3,492 $806 $20
Average $39,431 $3,286 $758 $19
25th Percentile $35,090 $2,924 $675 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Processor Salaries

An Admissions Processor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Admissions Processor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Processor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,612
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,336
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,042
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,139
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,299
Levels Salary
Entry Level Admissions Processor$39,612
Intermediate Level Admissions Processor$40,336
Senior Level Admissions Processor$41,042
Specialist Level Admissions Processor$41,139
Expert Level Admissions Processor$41,299
$39,612 0 yr
$40,336 < 2 yrs
$41,042 2-4 yrs
$41,139 5-8 yrs
$41,299 > 8 yrs
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How Do Admissions Processor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Admissions Processors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,658.
  • California: $43,493.
  • Massachusetts: $42,913.

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Processors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $49,735
  • San Francisco: $49,246
  • Oakland: $48,154

What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Processor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 6.26% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Nursing Care (Mentioned in 2.72% Job Postings): Nursing Care means assistance provided for the health care needs of sick or disabled individuals, by or under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
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Commitment 6.26%
Long Term Care 4.76%
Nursing Care 2.72%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Admissions Processor's salary.
  • Medication Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Medication Management
 $42,586
8%
Authenticity
 $42,192
7%
Collaboration
 $41,403
5%
Delegation
 $41,403
5%
Decision Making
 $41,009
4%
Agility
 $41,009
4%
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How Education impacts an Admissions Processor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Admissions Processors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Admissions Processor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,105 and $36,871).

Admissions Processor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Admissions Processor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.4%
High School 55.3%
Associates 23.4%
Bachelors 14.9%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Admissions Processor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Processor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $39,431/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,909 $3,492 $806 $20
Average $39,431 $3,286 $758 $19
25th Percentile $35,090 $2,924 $675 $17

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Salary Trends for Admissions Processor

Salaries for an Admissions Processor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $51,170 in 2023 to around $51,808 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Admissions Processor salary trends, .

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